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The Innovation School

1617 Michigan Avenue Bismarck, ND 58504

Tel: (701) 354-1100

www.theinnovationschool.us

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 46 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 46 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Innovation School
Pre-K	12
Kind	6
1	4
2	5
3	2
4	3
5	4
6	1
7	5
8	4

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Year Founded

2017

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Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

$9,000 per year

Admissions Director

Maggie Barth

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Innovation School is a small, independent tuition-based school serving students in grades preK-8th.
At The Innovation School, we believe that each child is an individual and all children are creative beings.
The Innovation School respects the individual needs of children; fosters a caring and creative environment; and emphasizes the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child.
Paramount to our work is cultivating an environment in which each child can discover his or her strengths and passions to explore their unique contributions and place in the world.

We specialize in inquiry-based, project-based and personalized learning, focusing on strong academics as well as social and emotional learning outcomes. Students are engaged in hands-on learning activities, learning expeditions and real world experiences. The traditional subjects of math, reading and writing are taught with the needs of each individual student at the forefront. Our students and their families understand the value of lifelong learning and developing a growth mindset. Students are challenged in thinking critically and flexibly. Student and staff mental health and happiness is valued and celebrated.

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The Innovation School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

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The Innovation School is often viewed alongside schools like Light Of Christ Catholic Schools, Martin Luther School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for The Innovation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in North Dakota is $6,025 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).